Explosion synonyms

blast

A loud, sudden sound.

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bursting

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rat-a-tat-tat

A series of short, sharp taps, especially made by knocking on a door, beating a drum, or firing an automatic weapon

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bang

A loud, sudden noise, as of hitting or exploding

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detonization

(Archaic) detonation

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concussion

The definition of a concussion is a violent shaking or a shock, or an injury to the brain, particularly as the result of heavy blow to the head.

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bomb

The definition of a bomb is something that has the potential to explode.

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backfire

A premature ignition of fuel or an explosion of unburned exhaust gases in an internal-combustion engine, sometimes preventing the completion of the compression stroke and reversing the direction of the piston

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bark

A sound, such as a cough, that is similar to a dog's bark.

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combustion

Slow oxidation accompanied by relatively little heat and no light, as with a carbohydrate

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burst

The result of bursting, especially the explosion of a projectile or bomb on impact or in the air.

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discharge

A flow of electricity in a dielectric, especially in a rarefied gas.

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blowout

A sudden release of oil and gas from a well

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redargution

(Obsolete) The act of redarguing; refutation.

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explode (related)

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blowup

(Photography) An enlargement

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eruption

The definition of an eruption is a big sudden release, bursting, or outward emotional release.

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percussion

(Countable) the detonation of a percussion cap in a firearm

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plosion

The articulation of a plosive sound.

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outburst

A sudden, violent expression of emotion or activity

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ignition

The act or process of igniting something:

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flare-up

A sudden outbreak, outburst or eruption (originally of flame, but now used more generally of any violent activity)

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incendiary (related)

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detonation

Engine knocking, an improper combustion in internal combustion engines

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access

The ability or right to approach, enter, exit, communicate with, or make use of:

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implosion (antonym)

Violent compression.

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pop

(Also in plural) A popular classical music concert.

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explosion (related)

A sudden, often vehement outburst:

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fulmination

The act of thundering forth threats or censures, as with authority.

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clap

The clap is defined as a slang term for Gonorrhea, a sexually transmitted disease.

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outbreak

A sudden increase:

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report

Report is defined as a collection of information about something or rumors or gossip that is being spread.

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crack

Crack is defined as slang for a highly purified form of cocaine in hard pebble-sized pieces for smoking.

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fit

A sudden, involuntary physical reaction:

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gust

Gust is defined as taste or the enjoyment of flavor.

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sounds (related)

Plural form of sound

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disconfirmation

(Chiefly philosophy, uncountable) Introduction of evidence which conclusively establishes that a belief or hypothesis is not true or which diminishes the acceptability of a belief or hypothesis.

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disproval

The act of disproving; disproof.

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conflagration (related)

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collision (related)

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noise (related)

Loud or confused shouting; din of voices; clamor

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snap

The act of making a snapping sound by pressing the thumb and a opposing finger of the same hand together and suddenly releasing the grip so that the finger hits against the palm.

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earthquake (related)

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explosions (related)

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incident (related)

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explosive (related)

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firing

The process of applying heat or fire, especially to clay etc to produce pottery.

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